PWDA Member Dan Stubbs is Victoria’s Public Advocate shared his story on the When I Was Young podcast of how losing sight at 14 led to a life of advocacy.
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PWDA put queer disabled people In Focus at Mardi Gras
PWDA members and staff joined the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under the banner InFocus: Queer & Disabled.
Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act
PWDA joined a representative organisations in statement on Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons in Australia: Support for a national Human Rights Act.
PWDA submission on the NDIS Rules: New Framework Planning
PWDA submission to NDIS Rules: Public Consultation on New Framework Planning (NFP) following consultation with PWDA members and community
Join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group for City of Ryde
People with Disability Australia and City of Ryde invite people with disability to join a Disability Inclusion Action Plan focus group.
Clear and complete consultation needed on NDIS planning reforms
PWDA joined Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) in a call for clear and complete consultation on NDIS planning reforms
What are the NDIS reforms, and why are they happening?
Early January, the National Cabinet agreed to a major package of disability and health reforms. These changes affect how the NDIS works, who it supports, and the services that will sit alongside it.
Dignity of risk and supported decision making must sit at the heart of NDIS reform
PWDA Acting CEO Megan Spindler-Smith gave evidence to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee on proposed changes to the NDIS.
Fully accessible design does not exist. We can do better
PWDA member blog looks at the term “fully accessible” and why such a concept is difficult to achieve.
In praise of my wheelchair this International Wheelchair Day
For International Wheelchair Day celebrated on 1 March, PWDA member, Laura Pettenuzzo shares her experience as a wheelchair user and her gratitude to ‘Maria Lucia’.